Bathtub



June 13, 1939. A v 2,161,952

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Patented June 13, 1939 UNITED STATES PATENT OFFICE 1 Claim.

This invention relates to improvements in bathtubs as shown and described in my application for design patent filed May 24, 1935, under Serial No. 56,998, and more especially to a means for mounting a tub with respect to a wall to establish a permanent crack-proof and water-tight abutment between the tub and the wall.

Bathtubs installed under present methods are so arranged that their entire weight is carried by the flooring and joists which are, of course, susceptible to shrinkage and distortion with respect to the wall or walls against which the tub is placed. As the joists shrink to even a slight degree, the tub, of course, movesaccordingly, and

as a result leaves an unsightly crack between the upper surface of the tub and the wall of the room which allows water to seep in between the tub and the wall and particularly the plaster of other wall covering adjacent the edges of the tub. This moisture rapidly deteriorates the wall covering and presents an unsightly and unsanitary condition surrounding the edges of the tub.

Accordingly, therefore, one of the principal objects of my invention is to provide a connection between the tub and the wall of a room so that any shrinkage of the joists, as aforesaid will not disturb the setting of the tub.

A still further object of the invention is the provision of a relatively Wide shelf surrounding the tub not only to enhance the appearance of the tub but also to provide a convenient shelf for various toilet articles.

A still further object of the invention is the provision of an up-standing skirt formed integral with the tub and extending upwardly therefrom to any desired distance above the top surface of the tub. This skirt not only adds to the appearance of the tub but also serves as a protection against water splashing or otherwise coming in contact with the wall of the room.

These and other objects will appear as my invention is more fully hereinafter described in the following specification, illustrated in the accompanying drawing and finally pointed out in the appended claim.

In the drawing:

Figure 1 is a prospective view of my new and improved form of bathtub properly installed in a room.

Figure 2 is a side elevation of Figure 1.

Figure 3 is an end elevation of Figure 2 with parts broken away for convenience of illustration.

Referring now more particularly to the draw- Reference numeral I indicates, generally a corner bathtub formed with the usual receptacle portion 2, and apron 3 and a top surface A. The top surface along both sides and at both ends of the tub are preferably flat and of sufficient width to form a shelf for supporting various toilet articles.

The side and end walls of the tub adjacent the wall of the room are formed with an integral upstanding skirt 5. The up-standing skirt is of sufficient height to prevent water from splashing into contact with the wall of the room.

The upper edge of the skirt 5 is oiiset to form a ledge and a flange 6 which latter underlies the Wall plaster or other covering such as tile on the room wall. The lower part of the room wall extends downwardly over said flange and preferably rests on said ledge, the face of the wall preferably being substantially in alignment with the face of said skirt, as shown in the drawing. The purpose of this arrangement is to further protect the bottom edge of the room wall in the event that water does come in contact therewith.

The top surface of the tub adjacent the wall is extended laterally as at 1 (see Figure 3). The projection is embedded in the studding 8 of the wall of the room and forms one of the major supports for the tub. This is an important feature of the invention since it prevents any relative movement between the tub and the wall of the room during any shrinkage of the joists as aforesaid. 7

While I have shown a particular form of embodiment of my invention, I am aware that many minor changes therein, will suggest themselves to others skilled in the art without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention. Having thus described the invention, what I claim is new, and desire to protect by Letters Patent is:

A bathtub having an integral lip-standing wall, a projection extending outwardly from said wall and adapted to engage with the wall of a room, the upper edge of said up-standing wall being offset to underlie the covering of said wall of the room.

ALLISON H. DEAN. 

